Java Backend Developer

Tasks

The role involves responsibility for the design, development, and testing of software modules to ensure optimal functionality and integration within complex systems. This includes:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions for financial products and services.
• Development and maintenance of backend services and APIs using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot, as well as optimization of server-side performance and ensuring data integrity and security
• Integration of various financial systems and third-party services to ensure a seamless flow of data and interoperability
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in accordance with industry best practices, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues across the entire stack, including support for development and production environments
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and deliverables

Requirements

• Passion for the development of high-quality software
• Customer-oriented approach for all deliveries
• Ability to quickly diagnose problems and provide effective solutions
• Fast learner and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Strong communication and coordination skills to deal with various levels of stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills to structure and document requirements and solution options
• Team player
• High motivation and integrative personality
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills

Professional and technical requirements

• Relevant professional experience in the financial industry is desirable.
• Relevant higher education and professional background, ideally with at least 7 years of comprehensive experience in software development, including as a backend developer
• Professional hands-on Java programming skills
• Core Java and related utilities/libraries, especially Collections, JSON, JDBC, Maven
• Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, JDBC Templates and JPA, Messaging and JMS
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of Unix operating systems and Bash scripts
• Strong code review skills and pride in code quality
• Ability to work independently and take on projects
• Ability to work in an agile environment
• Willingness to work in a global team with members in Singapore and Switzerland